klein vision releases video of the maiden flight of its transforming AirCar

slovakian company, klein vision, has released a video of a real flying car that’s actually flying. dubbed the AirCar V5, this flying car can transform from road vehicle into air vehicle in less than 3-minutes. the car, which was designed by professor stefan klein, completed two 1500’ AGL flights at piestany airport in slovakia this week, achieving two full airport patterns, including two takeoffs and landings.

images and video by klein vision

professor stefan klein has dedicated his career to flying cars — you might remember his previous aeromobil flying car. for the klein vision AirCar V5, he has created a two-seat model that weights 1,100 kg (cars can be heavy, but planes must be light) and it can carry an additional load of 200 kg per flight. powered by a BMW 1.6l engine, the car-plane has an effective power output of 140HP. its estimated travel range is 1,000 km and flight consumption of 18 l/h.

the AirCar can go from the ground to the sky with a takeoff of 300 m reaching speeds up to 200 km/h. but most importantly, the stability and controllability of the AirCar is available to any pilot. ‘the key flight parameters confirmed all theoretical concepts and calculations that the development of the AirCar was based on. following the completion of all required flight tests in compliance with EASA regulations, we will deliver a model with a certified ADEPT, 300HP engine within the next 6 next month,’ said professor stefan klein, klein vision’s CTO and test pilot. ‘the good news is, we already have a buyer.’

‘the wing and tail deployment/retraction mechanism is very impressive, converting the automobile into an airplane. the cockpit providing space for the driver/pilot and a passenger is very roomy and nicely styled. the overall appearance of the flying car on road and in the air is superb,’ added dr. branko sarh, boeing co. senior technical fellow.